A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8171429 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 80124261 epoch_slot_no: 31461 block_no: 8171252 slot_leader_id: 7633067 size: 54142 time: 2022-12-22 06:29:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24d3af1d83a845b608ff4c59d7f572e9287e2f05ab23fd1b712366eb3e28c61cBlock Operator
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